Chapter 32: Emily

Emily Schuester opened the door of the Pillsbury-Schuester household. She was gonna get out of the house to visit her dad who was still at the hospital. She was then surprised to see Beth, Zach and Arnie waiting for her outside the door.

"Emily," Beth muttered.

"Beth," She shot back, and then saw Zach and Arnie, "What are you doing here?" She looked at Arnie long and hard, "Why did you even bother coming here? You know what you did? You ruined my father's life," her voice was shaking now, "I don't even know why you're here, out in the open. Maybe I should call the police—"

"Emily, please," Arnie said, trying to hold Emily's hand.

"Don't touch me!" She cried out.

"I'm sorry," Arnie said, "I'm so, so sorry. I didn't meant to do anything like that. I didn't mean to hurt anyone. And that's why I'm here. So I could say sorry and let you know that...That I'm so humiliated. I didn't mean to hurt Mr. Schue. Or you. Or anyone. And I know you may not be able to forgive me right now, I'm not expecting you to, but I'd like you to know that I am truly, truly sorry. For everything. I'm...I'm going to rehab soon. I just wanted to clear things up," His voice was breaking, and full of pain, "I'm really really sorry Emily."

Emily bit her lip, trying to fight back the tears, "That couldn't change anything."

"I know," Arnie said, "I just really wanted to say that I'm sorry."

Emily took a deep breath, "You know what's hard?" She said, "Seeing your father, your father who was always so strong, who always took care of you, who brought you up amidst everything...Who was nothing but a good man, is now in the throes of death just because someone close to him was being irresponsible!" She cried, "But you know what hurts more? It's knowing that he's there because...because he tried to protect me." She went on, "He was trying to protect me and now he's in there and he's not waking up."

"Oh, Emily," Beth said, now with tears in her eyes, as well. She hugged Emily who immediately held her tight and cried, "Oh I'm so sorry," Beth said, "He'll wake up. Believe me, he'll wake up."

"What if he doesn't?"

Beth held her hand, "It will be fine, okay?" She said, "Emily, Mr. Schue's a strong person. He'll wake up. I know he will."

"I'm sorry," Emily muttered, "I just...I don't know how to feel anymore. I'm just so scared."

"Listen to me," Beth said, "Nationals is in a few days...I know it's gonna be hard but...but your father will be very happy if he knows you'd fight for him. Like he does for you."

"I don't know," Emily said, "It's not just about being in Glee now," she went on, "Lives are involved. My dad's in the hospital. I...I hope you can spare me."

"I'm sorry," Beth said, "You're right...I...I guess this is all just hard on us."

Emily took a deep breath, "I should go now," She said.

"Emily, I'm really sorry," Arnie muttered.

"I know," She said and walked away.